The Machinist

Applied Machine Learning Engineer • End-to-end ML pipelines • Predictive systems • Decision automation • Risk modeling

About

I design and build machine learning systems that convert raw, complex data into practical decision tools. My work focuses on developing end-to-end ML pipelines, covering data collection, feature engineering, model development, and automation, with emphasis on predictive systems, risk modeling, and operational intelligence. I’m interested in building systems that anticipate failures, detect risk early, and help organizations act on data with confidence.

Skills

Machine Learning

  • TensorFlow & PyTorch
  • Computer Vision
  • Time Series Analysis
  • Predictive Modeling

Engineering

  • Mechanical Design
  • Manufacturing Processes
  • Industrial Automation
  • Quality Systems

Data & Analytics

  • Python & SQL
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Data Visualization
  • Business Intelligence

Learning Log

CLI Research Agent — Project Deep Dive

A language model that drives a multi-step research workflow autonomously. No frameworks, just direct API calls, a messages array, and a loop. Built to understand how agents actually work at the mechanical level.

Supervised Learning Models — Concept Exploration

A breakdown of the model families you reach for most in production —> linear models, tree-based ensembles, and gradient boosting. Deep dives on each.

Data Preprocessing — Concept Exploration

A systematic series on preparing data for machine learning —> feature scaling, encoding, missing data, and outlier treatment.

California Housing Price Prediction — ML Deep Dive

A hands-on ML learning series covering data loading, EDA, visualization, feature engineering, and stratified sampling — concept by concept.

Spaceship Titanic SQL Case Study

SQL-powered analysis uncovering how CryoSleep dictated passenger outcomes, debunking "planet" and "deck" myths, and revealing one true spatial anomaly.

Computer Vision for Defect Detection

Implementation details of a CNN-based system for detecting microscopic defects in manufactured components.

Graph Neural Networks in Manufacturing

Exploring how GNNs can model complex relationships in supply chain and production line optimization.

Fast.ai Course Notes: Practical Deep Learning

Key lessons and code snippets from completing the Fast.ai practical deep learning course.

Get In Touch

Open to full-time opportunities and collaborative projects.